You have to be a special kind of parasite to politicize death, but fortunately for those working in politics, media, and law enforcement such a strain can…

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In light of the nearing grand jury decision, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon will be announcing the formation of a special Commission on Ferguson, according to a local St. Louis TV station.  Nixon…

New York, NY — The National Action Network celebrated its annual Triumph Awards on Monday, June 2, 2014 celebrating the achievements and contributions of a…

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Challenged by MSNBC’s PoliticsNation host and activist, Rev. Al Sharpton, and Community Voices Heard, five New York City Democratic mayoral candidates, Bill Thompson, Christine Quinn, Anthony…

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Chirlane McCray’s (pictured left) 1979 Essence essay “I Am a Lesbian,” broke boundaries,  marking the first time a Black gay woman shared her sexuality openly.…